24.S srs'iKMATir roMOf^nny 



best red aj^ples. The cxjx'ctalions jiuiy Ix- I'calized, for no 

 other yellow ap])le is handsomer or of Ix'tter ((iiality. The 

 trcM's ar(» hardy, \i^n)r()us, licalthy, and pi'oduetive, with no 

 marked fanlts that have ai)i)eared as yet. (Joldcn Delicious 

 ori.Lrinated ns a chance seedlinj]: in West Virginia in the orchard 

 (.1" A. II. .Miilliiis iihoiit tliirty years iv^o. 



Trees hardy, vigorous, healthy, productive. Fruit large, 3Vi inches 

 broad, 3% inches long, oblong-conic, uniform in size and shape, sym- 

 metrical, distinctly ribbed; stem 1^4 inches long, slender, curved; cavity 

 acuminate, broad, very deep, smooth, gently furrowed; calyx large, closed; 

 basin narrow, al)rupt, furrowed; skin golden-yellow, tliin, smooth; dots 

 numerous, small, conspicuous; russet and submerged at the apex; core 

 large, open, abaxile; core-lines distinct, clasping; calyx-tube long, wide, 

 funnel-shaped; carpels round-oval, tufted; seeds large, plump, acute; flesh 

 firm, crisp, tender, juicy, mild subacid, rich, aromatic; quality very good 

 to best for dessert and cooking ; autumn to May. 



378. Boiken. — This variety is remarkable for the vigor, health, 

 productiveness, hardiness, and early ])earing habit of the trees. 

 The leaves are distinctive because of their great size, rich green 

 color, and immunity to apple-scab. Unfortunately, the fruit 

 is so austere as to be hardly fit to eat out of hand. The apples 

 are in demand at evaporators, the cured product being remark- 

 able for its light color. The variety is grown chiefly in cold 

 regions, and where an early-bearing sort is wanted. Boiken 

 came to America from Germany. 



Tree vigorous, spreading, dense. Fruit medium to large, uneven in size, 

 oblate, broad at the base, conical, often ribbed, symmetrical; stem long; 

 cavity obtuse, very broad, furrowed, sometimes compressed, partly colored 

 with thin brownish-russet; calyx large, closed or open acute lobes; basin 

 oblique, wide, abrupt, deep, furrowed and wrinkled; skin tough, smooth, 

 waxy, pale yellow, often with sharply contrasting brilliant red blush ; dots 

 numerous, small, often red-areolar, with white or russet center, often sub- 

 merged; calyx-tube large, funnelform, often extending to the core; stamens 

 median; core large, open, abaxile; cells usually symmetrical; core-lines 

 clasping; carpels concave, very broad, elliptical, emarginate, tufted; seeds 

 plump, obtuse to acute, dark; flesh white, firm, crisp, tender, fine-grained, 

 very juicy, sprightly, brisk subacid; good; November to March. 



379. Swaar is distinguished by greenish-yellow fruits, cov- 

 ered with dots and flecks of russet, which have heavy aromatic 

 flesh of uncommonly rich flavor. The trees are neither long- 



